Israel-Iran war: Some stranded travellers in Dubai pay huge sums for private flights out
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to $ 2,32,000 as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend
Trump says U.S. Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible, Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
Trump says Germany helping with Iran strikes, meets Merz at White House
Mr. Trump told reporters that Germany had been helping out by allowing U.S. forces to access certain bases, and drew a sharp contrast to the actions of two other European countries: Britain and Spain
Indonesia targets first nuclear power plant by 20322034
Indonesia plans to commission its first nuclear power plant between 2032 and 2034, marking a milestone in its long-term ...
Ulema council calls for bolstering food security amid Mideast tensions
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) called for the strengthening of Indonesia's food security as a mitigation effort ...
Govt grants emergency stay to foreigners due to Middle East conflict
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has issued emergency stay permits (ITKT) to foreign nationals due to flight ...
RI confident in its fiscal stability amid U.S.-Iran conflict risks
Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said global geopolitical tensions have not significantly ...
Nepals March 5 vote: Waves, coalitions, and the new guard on the cards
Veterans such as Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and K.P. Sharma Oli face tough contest in the first election since the 2025 Gen Z protests. Rastriya Swatantra Party holds an edge and its leader Balendra Shah, 35, remains a hugely popular figure. The youth vote is likely to play a decisive role amid a strong anti-incumbency sentiment.
U.S.-U.K. relationship not like it used to be: Trump
Keir Starmer had not permitted the U.S. access to U.K. bases initially, later, permitting access for agreed defensive purposes only
Iran Strikes Threaten Myanmar Juntas Jet Fuel and Drone Supplies
Experts warn the regime will now turn to other sources to fuel its deadly aerial campaign targeting civilians.
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened
Iranian official threatens to set fire to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders
In several recent instances, AI has disrupted court proceedings in India and elsewhere.
Israel army says struck Iran's presidential office, security council building
During the strike on the compound, numerous munitions were dropped on the presidential office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council, Irans military said
Watch: Stranded Indians begin returning as gulf flight operations resume
Stranded Indian passengers have begun returning home as flight operations from the Middle East gradually resume following days of disruptions
Drone strikes blamed on Iran hit Iranian Kurdish camp in Iraq: official, exiled group
Iraqs northern autonomous Kurdish region hosts camps and rear-bases operated by several Iranian Kurdish rebel groups, which have repeatedly faced cross-border strikes from Iran
Eid bonus prepared for 850,000 ride-hailing drivers totaling Rp220 bln
Indonesia will provide Rp220 billion (US$12.6 million) in Eid al-Fitr bonuses to 850,000 online motorcycle taxi ...
Indonesian govt sets US$3.2 billion Eid bonus for state staff
Indonesia has allocated Rp55 trillion (US$3.2 billion) for Eid al-Fitr bonuses for state workers, a 10 percent increase ...
France to boost nuclear arsenal, could deploy atomic weapons to European allies
Mr. Macron announced that eight European countries including Germany, Poland, Sweden and Britain had agreed to participate in what he called a forward nuclear deterrence scheme
Jusuf Kalla, Iranian Envoy discuss RI mediation role
Indonesias 10th and 12th vice president, Jusuf Kalla (JK), received Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad ...
Indonesia aims to complete post-disaster reconstruction by 2029
The Indonesian government has set a goal to complete rehabilitation and reconstruction in disaster-hit areas of ...
Blood on the hands of Trump and Netanyahu
Govt eyes three-year full recovery for Sumatra's educational services
The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education aims to fully restore educational services in Aceh, North ...
Saudi's ban on Indonesian poultry unrelated to halal issues: RI govt
Indonesias trade ministry said Saudi Arabias ban on poultry and egg imports from the country is unrelated ...
Indonesia's halal agency targets 2026 industry surge
Indonesias Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) aims to accelerate growth of the national halal industry in ...
Indonesians in Middle East urged to stay calm: Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto has urged Indonesian citizens in countries affected by recent regional ...
Govt reactivates 42,000 state health insurance participants
The Ministry of Social Affairs has confirmed that 42,000 beneficiaries will remain in the government-subsidized ...
MPR calls for strengthening energy, economy amid Middle East tensions
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono called for the strengthening of ...
Indonesia drafts admission policy for schools in disaster-hit regions
Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education announced the ongoing formulation of a circular letter ...
Indonesia tightens watch on migrant workers in Mideast
Indonesia has intensified monitoring and mitigation measures for its migrant workers in the Middle East following ...
U.S. says 'destroyed' command facilities of Iran's Guards
Meanwhile, Iranian state media said the Guards had targetted a United States air base in Bahrain
China supports Iran in safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that China values the traditional friendship between China and Iran and ...
OpenAI amending deal with Pentagon, CEO Sam Altman says
Sam Altman said on Monday that OpenAI is working with the U.S. Department of Defense to make some changes in their agreement
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket hit with backlash over Iran strike-related bets
Prediction markets let users bet on the outcomes of real world events, but this has raised ethical questions about allowing people to profit from violence, war, and assassinations in Iran
-Korea Newswire, a leading provider of press release distribution service, has launchedMediaBee, a comprehensive ...
Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from West Asia
Since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf states started on February 28, commercial flights have been halted or heavily restricted
Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreads
Trump said that the war, which began on February 28, with a strike that killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was going substantially ahead of schedule but that the United States was equipped for a prolonged conflict
Indonesian Umrah returnees reach 6,047 amid Middle East tensions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed the return of 6,047 Indonesians undertaking or planning Umrah pilgrimages in ...
Israel army says struck and dismantled Iran's state broadcaster HQ
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for Tehran residents, especially those located near the headquarters of Irans state broadcaster IRIB
U.K. PM defends Iran strikes stance after Trump criticism
Prime Minister Starmer took the decision after Iran fired missiles over the weekend that put British interests and people at risk, his Downing Street office said
Rupture across the Durand Line
Pakistan and Afghanistan engage in intense military clashes, signalling a break in political, military, and societal ties across the Durand Line; driven by differences over Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and collapsing strategic trust, the once carefully cultivated Paki.-Taliban relationship now lies in tatters on an unequal battlefield
Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is not endless and declares we fight to win
No stupid rules of engagement, no nation building quagmire, no democracy building exercise, no politically correct wars. We fight to win, and we dont waste time or lives, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said
Indonesia, Uzbekistan launch Free Trade Agreement talks
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and the Investment, Industry, and Trade Minister of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, ...
Ministry uses social forestry to boost community welfare
The Ministry of Forestry is empowering communities through its social forestry program as part of efforts to improve ...
Minister seeks responsive cybersecurity to fight gender-based violence
Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi highlighted the need for a concrete and responsive ...
Prabowo urges prevention of basic commodity price hikes during Ramadan
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed Coordinating Minister for Food ZulkifliHasanto keep the prices of ...
Jakarta proposes family development rule for global city transition
The Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung said family development plays a strategic role as a long-term investment and ...
KIRIN HYOKETSU Expands into U.S. RTD Market with Local Production
-New Belgium Brewing, the Kirin Group company leading its U.S. alcoholic beverage business, will launch two original ...
Economists urged to collaborate in management of community funds
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has called on Islamic economic scholars and practitioners to collaborate ...
Putin urges ceasefire in West Asia in calls with UAE, Qatar leaders
Following U.S. and Israeli barrages on the Russian ally Iran, retaliatory strikes from Tehran have hit targets across the Gulf, forcing authorities to close airspace and stalling traffic at big hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi
MPR presses for stronger protection for persons with disabilities
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat called for a stronger commitment to ...
Govt cuts toll fares to manage Eid al-Fitr traffic flow
Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo has announced a plan to implement toll road fare discounts for four days during ...
How India Lost Bangladesh (And Can It Be Fixed?)
With a new elected government installed in Dhaka, can India and Bangladesh put their derailed bilateral relations back on track?
Top court recognizes chronic illnesses as disabilities
The Constitutional Court (MK) has granted a judicial review of Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities, ...
Gov't assures protection for umrah pilgrims amid Middle East tensions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirmed that the government guarantees the safety and protection of umrah pilgrims who ...
Gangster Vikki Tyagi's son, aide held after encounter in Muzaffarnagar, arms seized: Police
The police claimed that Rakshit Tyagi was active in supplying illegal arms and was wanted in more than 10 criminal cases
Watch: Israeli hospital urgently moves patients underground as Iran crisis deepens
Sheeba Medical Center is one of the largest hospitals in Israel. With the ongoing military conflict between Iran and Israel, hospitals have had to shift their patients to underground facilities. The hospitals parking lot has been transformed into a fortified hospital complex, housing maternity wards, an emergency department and specialist units.
India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
Police propose first-come ferry boarding for Eid rush
Indonesias police chief on Monday proposed a first-come, first-served boarding system at key ferry ports to ...
Dodgy Chinese Money Fuels Tensions Between Armed Groups in N.Shan State
Tensions between the TNLA and MNDAA may be partly territorial envy, but more blame attaches to Chinese brothels, illegal mining and other insalubrious business in the area, says Joe Kumbun.
Myanmar Army Massing to Retake Mawchi Mines Funding Karenni Resistance
A force of over 1,000 junta troops is preparing to advance on Karenni States lucrative tinandtungsten mining hub, say frontline sources.
No sign Iran's nuclear sites were hit, IAEA says, but Iran alleges one was
Irans Ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, told reporters outside the closed-door meeting that the sprawling nuclear complex at Natanz had been attacked
Bali Airport announces 15 flights cancelled due to Mideast conflict
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has canceled 15 international flights since Feb. 28 after airspace closures ...
Key food commodities in surplus ahead of Eid: Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia holds a surplus of key food commodities ahead of the 2026 Eid ...
Arakan Army Advances to Edge of Sittwe as Fighting Intensifies
Ethnic forces push to within 2 kilometers of Rakhine State capital, reportedly defended by around 3,000 Myanmar junta troops.
Indonesia's trade surplus streak hits 69 months in January 2026
Indonesia recorded a US$0.95 billion trade surplus in January 2026, extending its surplus streak to 69 consecutive ...
Children's hearing health crucial for Golden Indonesia 2045: ministry
Indonesias Health Ministry on Monday urged parents and schools to prioritize childrens hearing health, ...
Cultural, creative industry shapes Indonesia's future: Minister
Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized that culture must shape Indonesias present and future, serving as a ...
Myanmar Junta Turns to China to Prop Up Crisis-Hit Gemstone Sector
A new MoU to hold a Myanmar gems exhibition in Chinas Jiegao highlights the juntas deepening reliance on Beijing as sanctions and conflict batter the jade trade.
Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted drones targeting its Ras Tanura oil refinery
Online videos from the site appeared to show thick black smoke rising after the attack
Myanmar Junta Grants Amnesty to Over 7,000 Convicted Under Terrorism Law
A raft of political prisoners were freed after being convicted under the scattergun law of harboring or financing terrorists, but senior democratic figures remain in jail.
Around 31 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon after Hezbollah attack, Health Ministry says
The Hezbollah attack and the Israeli retaliatory strikes expand the ongoing war gripping the Mideast after America and Israel launched an airstrike campaign targeting Iran
Dubais image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes
Iran has hit the UAE and several of its neighbors as it strikes back from the major attack by U.S. and Israeli forces, causing fear and chaos
Chinese, Russian FMs discuss US-Israel strikes on Iran
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the ...
Khamenei's killing sparks concerns over prolonged regional chaos
Iran confirmed on Sunday that its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes the previous ...
Thailand Maps Out a Practical Strategy Toward Myanmar
Bangkok has signaled a policy shift focused on security, trade and gradual engagement with Myanmars junta following the latters disputed election.
DPR urges review of US-Indonesia trade pact
Indonesias House of Representatives (DPR) has called on the government to review a trade agreement signed with ...
Former Vice President Try Sutrisno passes away at 90
Try Sutrisno, Indonesias sixth vice president, passed away on Monday at the age of 90 while undergoing treatment ...
Ministry issues guidelines on learning in disaster-affected schools
The Educational Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment Agency (BSKAP) of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education ...
UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes
The Authority will continue to monitor developments in the region and assess the situation on an ongoing basis, taking any further measures as necessary, UAE Capital Markets Authority said in a statement
UAE closes Embassy in Iran after four killed in attacks across the Gulf
The move marks the strongest condemnation yet by a Gulf state since Tehran began targeting the region with a barrage of strikes
Protesters, police clash near U.S. embassy in Baghdad
Telegram channels and social media platforms close to pro-Iran armed groups called on people to take part in the protests
U.S. claims destroyed headquarters of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, says struck over 1,000 targets
U.S. military said it has carried out strikes against over 1,000 Iranian targets so far since starting its campaign
Jakarta event sets Guinness record for lontong cap gomeh
The 2026 National Chinese New Year Festival at Lapangan Benteng Square in Jakarta set a Guinness World Record for the ...
Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base
Afghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base
Indonesia calls for caution on Mideast flights
Indonesia's Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has urged airlines operating to or transiting through the ...
Former Indonesian VP warns of fuel risk amid Middle East conflict
Former vice president Jusuf Kalla has warned of potential fuel supply disruptions in Indonesia amid rising global oil ...
Indonesia monitors 58,873 umrah pilgrims amid Mideast tensions
The government is closely monitoring 58,873 Indonesian umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia following escalating security ...
Iran Guards say struck U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln: state media
The USS Lincoln is one of two aircraft carriers deployed to the region in recent weeks and the only one relatively close to Iranian shores
Indonesia's BRIN urges research-based disaster mitigation
Deputy Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Amarulla Octavian has urged regional governments to ...
At least eight people killed after missile strike on Israeli town of Beit Shemesh
These fatalities bring the total death toll in Israel from the latest confrontation with arch foe Iran to seven
